JUNNA DESTROYS Dragonforce 'Through the Fire and Flames' | Drummer Reaction + Analysis

[@WavePotter]

POUND LIKE if you want to see my cover of this song, and COMMENT suggestions for other reaction videos below!

[@jackspratt7264]

Long "U" sound, like the month of June. Juuna. Japanese uses the same vowel set as Spanish. A-E-I-O-U = AH AY EE O U (like uber)

[@davidornberg]

Another jaw dropping drummer from Japan is Dainashi. Normally he is doing covers of gaming music with sometimes awesome double kick. But check his cover of X-Jspans fast song but the cover is in 140% speed. And he is fun to follow, a real drumartist.

[@dianneadair1132]

Here is Dragonforce's reaction to Junna. Thought you'd enjoy it....if you haven't seen it already kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH6VealrfNqGpJY

[@PutraBungsu20ag]

React oki fadlan drumer jasad

[@Avoozlx]

Junna is born 2000. she used to be in several bands. Also, the official Dragonforce drummer has a react video to her.

[@nostalgiatrip1]

At 7:27 the part where she takes a drink is a reference to the original Dragonforce music video where Sam the guitar opposite of Herman Li was drinking a beer while waiting for his turn to shread.

[@umadbro4493]

WHEN yOU SEE IT

[@bjornbear6856]

Junna! I LOVE HER!!! She is fantastic!!! Junna is the human version of drum muppet Animal from The Muppet Show!

[@WavePotter]

Very well said! 😂

[@captaincrankysdock9730]

I like the (momentary) breaks as much as her drumming, (which is beyond awesome), Both sticks are either are straight up, or even slightly behind her ears, ready to slam the crap out of something. There's pent up pure aggression, eager anticipation, and then she simply cuts loose with pure energy, bordering on unbridled fury.

[@stanleyday7293]

Gee Anzalone from Dragonforce stated that this was his favorite cover of that song (apart from his own). He really liked the fact that she is fearless, smiles, and doesn't play tight.

[@WavePotter]

That pretty much sums it up! Very well said. Thank you for sharing that!

[@ralftarifa7748]

she was and is a tornado. love to watch her passionated drumming. she's the one out of a million. and thanx for your "blown away mind"

[@stevenrider9632]

That's the thing about a lot of musicians in Japan they have the discipline to go all out to perfect their art.

[@WavePotter]

That's amazing! If i lived there, i probably wouldn't even be considered a "drummer". 😅

[@autohmae]

It reminds me of the same master craftsmanship in Japan might put into creating a katana (sword).

[@christianpackard8674]

Shes different. theres something about her. i honest to god felt her ancestors on the battlefield come out in this song. it brought me to tears.

[@sifu2u_now]

The art of the Samurai ...to give your best is a bushido code.

[@23skidoo46]

most Japanese players won't even upload a vid to YT until they've got it perfected. The worst thing for them is embarrassing themselves publicly. it's all about not being shamed. it's why you see a japanese guy or gal upload a vid to YT, it's probably pretty damn good. lol

[@waynelynch9557]

8 mouths ago she was 21. don't know if she's 22 now. Like I told you junna's like a flaming tornado🙂🔥🔥🔥👍. Loved the comments thanks.🤘👍👍👍👍

[@CotoneyeKim]

I follow her on Twitter and by her own words she was 24 to on the 26th of September which was her Birthday apparently.

[@brianballard1729]

She is my favourite drummer, she plays with HEART FUN and love of that track and sometimes when she gently puts the sticks down I see that it was a very cathartic experience for her AND for me listening and watching... I am not an interested listener of that style of music, but her skill and joy has me totally captured... I estimate that she is currently about 26 ~ 28

[@strikebr]

To put an end to your curiosity. At the time she recorded this video, she was 24 years old. Yes, she has found the youth fountain.

[@jmetallover]

Wow a lot of Japanese women musicians have caused many a musician to contemplate their choices in life so fear not just enjoy yourself and realize that the female Japanese talent pool is endless and the competition is intense. I believe that up to 70% of those in the elite music schools and academies in Japan are female. Junna now is with a newly formed band (Kaminagi Alice) so we will get to see her in action. You should check out Haruna/Lovebites, Akane/Band Maid, Mari/Mary's Blood and a slew of other talented drummers who are now being challenged by many of the younger ones coming up. The competition is so intense you are looking at the survivors who are the very best and Junna is one of them. Even the Dragon Force drummer called this the best cover he has ever seen!!!

[@riccizepmeusel6899]

Her new Band ( search for "神凪アリス" in YT ) makes interesting music, is it called gothic metal? Some parts are definitely influenced by Babymetal.

[@victortoh5908]

You can check Junna's own Japanese band called "Trident". It's a 3 piece band comprising of all female musician

[@keshanizm]

Junna is a beast!!! mind blowing !! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@capttheo1]

This is the definition of unbridled joy!

[@mubbles1066]

Junna is awesome! I know that you like watching the original artist reacting to these young drummers (Ian Paice) so here’s one of Gee from Dragonforce watching Junna play Through The Fire And Flames....he’s very impressed. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH6VealrfNqGpJY

[@WavePotter]

Thank you for sharing!

[@keithvincent4]

Junna kills it again.

[@markemerson8399]

We're all born with different propensities and abilities. However, some also get the opportunity for such things to flourish. I think if we can improve upon what we were born with our life becomes meaningful.

[@kevinkarbonik2928]

That's also the problem.. I Was a live audio engineer for over 20 years.. I met many great drummers and guitar players that could play anything... except their own music. That's what makes a player truly great, being able to create, not just copy.

[@valerijsmisanins7553]

Смотрю и слушаю junna каждый день.Моя самая красная,прекрасная куколка,фкуся,лапуся.Такой нет подобной.Это DEMON,штурм,Цунами,бешеный вихрь эмоций.Шик.!Блеск.!😀👍

[@TheSGEllie]

На просторах ЮТьюба есть поговорка: " ты думаешь,что ты лучший музыкант в мире,но помни - где-то в Японии живёт девчушка,которая играет лучше тебя" Джуна прелестная девчонка.ее музыкальный талант бесспорен,но меня умиляет то,как она переживает музыку.это так мило и смешно,,когда она развевает свои хвостики в такт с музыкой..

[@leslietishmack5297]

Junna played percussion in brass band before she decided to switch to drums at 15. SHE'S AWESOME

[@chrisjones2584]

Put this girl together with Asterism’s Hal-ca and Band-maid’s Misa = Game OVER

[@Glen.Black.]

Hey Wave, Thanks for doing the reaction to JUNNA. I recommended her to you, but probaby others did as well. She is not super well known, but should be! She's awesome (as are you)! The range of ages I've seen for her are 23-29 (Looks 13). I thought she was 22. Her birthday is Sept 26 though, according to the profile on the TRiDENT Band Members Profile (She's no longer in that band). She is an absolute BEAST! She has to be the MOST ENTERTAINING Drummer in the world. She beats the drums like they owe her money! First time I watched it I wanted to dive for cover. I thought there was a machine gun going off when she started on the pedals! How can she not pass out from exhaustion after this? For your own pleasure you should watch the DragonForce Drummer @Gee Anzalone's reaction (you probably already have). If I remember correctly he states that she has done the best cover of this song that he has ever seen. He is so excited watching her. Love to see when the original masters watch covers of their songs. Someone said when she takes a drink of water she's spoofing the original video of the guitarists I believe. You're a great drummer! You might be better though if you were born a Japanese Girl... That seems to be the key lately...(Just kidding about the second part!). You have the right attitude. It's all about having have FUN!...C'Ya! Thanks Again!

[@WavePotter]

I appreciate everything you said. Thank you!

[@davidhaney1394]

she`s 21 . Born: 2 November 2000

[@Glen.Black.]

@@davidhaney1394 That's JUNNA the singer. JUNNA is about 24 ½ now (24 on 8/26/21). People commonly confuse her birthday with JUNNA Sakai the Japanese singer, who was born in 2000, and is about 21. I looked very hard for her birth date and could not find it. Following is from: kprofiles.com/trident-members-profile/ "Birthday: September 26" (no year) and "- She started playing drums at age 15." Age estimate comes from a comment made by a viewer who said he saw her live and asked her how long she had been playing and she said 8 years. (15+8 = 23) that was in mid-late 2020. So her birthday should be 8/26/97.

[@matthewgandy1813]

As a drummer and been playing for years I wouldn't try to do a cover to this period just junna energy is amazing and her drumming is not matched

[@markp1950]

I have Junna born on Sept 26, 1996 . A lot of digging. I lost how I figured it out.

[@josemanuelperez2853]

Beware of japanese drummers, they are beast (and not only drummer). A lot starts playing at a very young age, like 5 years old so you can imagine the rest On other side you must hear some live performance of a drummer like Haruna. She is a little storm behind her huge drum kit playing metal with her band Lovebites. She plays like a beast, or also Murata who plays in the band Nemophila. They do a recent cover of "Kurenai" by X-Japan and she nailed the whole song. Or Aldious, her drummer is great: Marina Bozzio and don´t tell me the surname don´t ring some bells. From years ago, some of the best metal and hard rock bands are coming from Japan

[@simonhill4021]

Nao! She has inspired a lot of younger drummers.

[@WavePotter]

Thank you so much for sharing all these! I can't wait to dig in!

[@riccizepmeusel6899]

@Jose Manual Perez Yes, Tamu Murata from Nemophila is one of my favorite drummers too. I like her precise playing and her smile is wonderful. She also started drumming in the age of 15 but is about 28 now.

[@JLewis1979]

IIRC Junna is actually 24 now. Of course she intentionally downplays her age, but anyone playing at that level at even 24 is amazing, that takes some skill AND physical talents to go that hard.

[@wildcatbrown67]

She's actually 21

[@davidhaney1394]

no she isnt , shes 21.Born: 2 November 2000

[@anthonydavies5605]

@@davidhaney1394 That's Junna the singer, not Junna the drummer!

[@wethepeople4201]

I love your review! Junna is my go to for a morning awakening!

[@QUICKSCOOB]

Great video man.From UK.Your cover awaited

[@zabriabubakar5982]

Watch her play drums with her band TRiDENT-Japan songs Voltage, No Regret, Utopia...

[@johnmcfall9250]

The original Drummer for Dragonforce reacted to her cover. He said hers was the best cover he ever heard.

[@TheNeonParadox]

"How can she still think about the lyrics while doing all of that?" In her second/third language nonetheless.

[@Motivatedk9]

It's like she feels every beat in every cell of her body

[@brianballard1729]

I guess she would now be about 26~28, Japanese are usually small, petit and well made think of a Chinese equivalent Bruce Lee. perfect for what she does - no surplus fat or muscle totally dedicated to her craft and with a mind that easily manages all the tasks in performance. I have a feeling some aspects of traditional Indian percussion may be what she practices as she mouth what she has coming next - hence the almost perfect timing. I listen to her 3 to 7 times a week and tears of joy come to my eyes every time. Watch out for when she finishes for that "nod of satisfaction" meaning 'I nailed it again through practice and conditioning'... Peace Love and Light

[@borisketou3177]

She's going to hit 25. If you want to understand the drinking part, watch the original Dragonforce MV.

[@johnnyhansen5219]

Great reaction, thanks - watch the I Was Born To Love You / Queen - Drum Cover bu Junna, - and find out how Queen would have sounded, had they had a rock drummer :D.

[@WavePotter]

😂 Thank you for the suggestion! I'll check that out!

[@stalheimskleivabeitostolen]

@@WavePotter I second that request! Junna is playing that Queen song the way it should have been played :)

[@jamesclymer4647]

I think she started playing at two at there is a video related to that she is also in a 3 piece band I can't think of there name you can find them on her channel and the drummer for Dragon Force reacted to Through the Flame

[@てぃちゃ-q5m]

please next react 【 JUNNA 】Ashes of the Dawn / DragonForce - Drum cover

[@MK-xc9to]

Here is the next mind blowing Video from her - Cannon rock kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGHdd5hsnsZnepY It begins slow with strings ... but wait 20 sec ... , and she has fun ... or this - Queen " I was born to love you " kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnOyq32ap7alr7M

[@RahimRahmat]

I believe her name is pronounced as Joon-na(h). Her energy and speed is unquestioned. The problem is that my untrained ear could not figure out if her technique is spot on. Just too fast for me to process anything, to be honest. Me thinks she's in the pocket though. Glad you could pick out her fills in all of that.

[@lazylion1421]

Actually, he pronounced it right.

[@RahimRahmat]

@@lazylion1421 He did? Cool..... Wait... which Japanese character is pronounced that way? You DO know she's like JAPANESE, right?

[@Gideon_the_Seeker]

@@lazylion1421 No, actually, he did not. Rahim Rahmat is correct. The Japanese language has extremely consistent rules regarding pronunciation, especially their vowels. A rōmaji letter "U" is pronounced with a "oo" sound as in too, who, few etc. The double "NN" is called a geminate consonant and the simplest way to explain that is to pronounce both "N"'s with a slight hint of a pause between them.

[@lazylion1421]

@@Gideon_the_Seeker yes, actually he did, pretty much. You’re right about the the double n, but you will not hear the “oo” (or “ou” like in the word “you”) sound in Japanese. The “u” in her name is pronounced more like in “cup”, short and crisp.

[@Gideon_the_Seeker]

@@lazylion1421 I invite you to take it from an indisputable expert that it is, in fact, pronounced with an "oo" sound. It is short and crisp like most Japanese syllables, but you have it wrong about a "U" sounding like "cup". You can listen for yourself here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIGteqqcm5iqZqs

[@gizmotis]

if anyone cares, I just did a bit of a dive on KZbin and she has been playing for about 9 years. which means that if she started at 15, she's now 24. this clip is a promo for a gig from a year ago and she talks about how long she's been playing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iabFh3umqbZ-obs

[@Glen.Black.]

So, check this out. "【 JUNNA 】Rising Force / Yngwie Malmsteen -Drum cover -" kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoqWaJp_osyjf6c It's like all of her other videos, AWESOME, but I just want you to watch the end. What she does with her sticks! They were either on fire or simply of no use to her any longer. Cracked me up!

[@andriidvornikov6751]

that's one scary drum part. good luck with that one!

[@riverbankmactavishmcghee4573]

Like #199. Here we go! Junna is amazing. Good luck Wave.

[@WavePotter]

😳 Looks like i've got a lot of work to do! 😂

[@birdbranch]

She is so amazing ❤❤❤

[@silentwhisperstudios7808]

Now go watch Tina S. Play this song on guitar. You'll love it...

[@Logan-Wolverine]

Impressionante,a dir poco.Bravissima anche Ami Kim:la sua cover su Burn dei Deep Purple è da brividi,giuro! Ciao Wave!!!

[@glenkelley6799]

Great reaction and best guess is she around 21//22. She used to be in a band called "Girls Rock Band Kakumei" and their song Voltage - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5ycpauDpNqIaZY - Aug 2019 - it was suggested she was 18/19 at that time. You might want to watch DF drummer (Gee Anzalone) reaction to this video, it might help you decide about doing a cover - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH6VealrfNqGpJY

[@darinz1]

She started playing when she was around 8.The recording of this video was when she was about 15 and she is around 24 years old now

[@benjaminborrero1022]

React to her cover of Ashes of the Dawn. It is even more mind-blowing than this cover.

[@MetalMonkey]

I assume you did the cover by now but I hope you did the full 7+ minutes song and not this edited version. This is the 2nd best drum cover I know, I love it and I've heard it multiple times but Larnell Lewis playing Enter Sandman after hearing it 1 time is more impressive

[@gizmotis]

what the phuck are they putting in the water over there?!? and of course, imagine what yoyoka will sound like when she she's this old!

[@klokanklokanovic780]

Junna is great too,but a different level. Alex

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

Junna Junna Junna! was a big fan of the band she was in "Girls Rock Band Kakumei" now "Trident" (without her) are too synth heavy for my taste

[@waynewhiteside]

She was born Nov 02, 2000.

[@Dave.S.Cramer]

I haven't been able to find absolute confirmation on her age as well, but guessing by what I have found I believe she's between 20 and 25, but closer to 20.

[@waynelynch9557]

About 8 months ago I watched her and some band mate's out on the town she said she was 21 then.

[@Dave.S.Cramer]

@@waynelynch9557 Awesome! Thanks for the confirmation. So you met her in person? Wow. I'm jealous.

[@waynelynch9557]

@@Dave.S.Cramer know sorry it was a it was a video with her band mates.

[@Dave.S.Cramer]

@@waynelynch9557 Ah, ok, I get it. I'm still thankful for the info. I first learned about her last spring and her age has been kind of a mystery to since then.

[@waynelynch9557]

@@Dave.S.Cramer your welcome.

[@wahyudecu1865]

Next try react bohemian Rhapsody cover by alip Ba Ta from indonesia ( Fingerstyle guitar )

[@jessemoctezuma39]

Go to Jordax's channel. They have a video of Junna playing the drums and Tina S playing the guitar for Dragonforce

[@jessemoctezuma39]

She's 20. 21 in November

[@hiufernando7340]

Anyway can you make cover drummer of Lovebites band?

[@WavePotter]

I'll check it out!

[@hiufernando7340]

@@WavePotter great. Thank you. The drummers Lovebites is like Junna

[@zacharymclaughlin8992]

Bad Maid -- Onset --PLEASE!!!

[@zacharymclaughlin8992]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4fVf2CglLqWZrc

[@jtdg5849]

You mean BAND-MAID. Although Akane is pretty BAD-ASS.

[@zacharymclaughlin8992]

Haha. Yeah, BAND MAID.

[@eatmoreolives3614]

Where are the drum microphones?

[@23skidoo46]

Junna probably put in 25 years of practice into 8 years of actual practice.

[@plap.]

Your at almost 400 as I'm writing this! Starting to have huge big test flashback from school just thinking about what your in for😲 at least try to have fun🤬😱🤕😃😃

[@WhalesWilly]

React to Evgeny Novikov’s Demolisher play through

[@capttheo1]

You'll notice that she also mouths the words.

[@donaldcrites7504]

If you need to be more discoraged check out Tarn Softwhip cover of Bat Country by Avenged Sevenfold.

[@WavePotter]

😂

[@dfanman1]

I heard she was around 20 years old.

[@mikeltanjungtirta1103]

Please reaction...Abim finger and Ayu gusfan

[@DaveMorgan]

You otter do her Ashes of the Dawn cover next.

[@chrisegbertky]

Start training! Raw eggs and Eye of the Tiger time champ! Great way to lose weight! I actually lost a couple of pounds watching this!

[@GaryAber]

She once played at full speed, her shoes melted, het sticks caught fire and her drums exploded.

[@JustinWhiting]

I would LOVE to see a fire and flames cover from you! That would be INCREDIBLE 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@JustinWhiting]

After finishing the video all the way through I feel very defeated... 😧 wow...

[@WavePotter]

@@JustinWhiting Dude I feel ya. Same 🙃😂

[@thetattedpharmacist3215]

Pretty sure she was about 20 or 21 or so in this video

[@Greg-om2hb]

You can hear Junna pronounce her own name here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6jUmKSIoruriZo, She speaks very polite Japanese in this video, BTW. Watching this video produced cognitive dissonance in the viewer.

[@ShowTheReal]

I enjoyed your reaction video, Now please do the cover yourself. Ty

[@timtags]

"former drummer"?... I don't understand people that have learned to drum and can keep up with the rhythm and beat but they give up being a drummer. If I wasn't so uncoordinated and I could actually form any decent beat I would never give up drumming. I would literally do it all day everyday. How can someone give up drumming? I use to work with a guy who gave up drumming and I never understood why.

[@WavePotter]

No one gave up drumming here man!

[@Mk1rceme]

Last I heard, she is either 24 or 25...in that area.

[@razor75250]

She's 20 years old

[@Dave.S.Cramer]

If you want to see more of Junna, I recommend these 2 videos from her former band 'Girls Rock Band Kakumei" kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4fOkoR-oJqXbLs kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2OxdoWBg6yja68

[@WavePotter]

Thank you for sharing! I'll check those out!

[@lovefrompraha]

She's in her early 20s I'm pretty sure

[@matthewgandy1813]

Never sale yourself short buddy put in the work and you can play that cover maybe not as good as junna but who knows me I'm 56 years old man me trying to play that song would give me a heart attack lol

[@heinrichabongia647]

She is 20 years old

[@josephmonzillo7024]

she is 10 here

[@Glen.Black.]

I was talking so much I forgot the link to the reaction video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH6VealrfNqGpJY

[@andromedapersea4792]

Japanese doll ..!very Monster!..

[@col8981]

She's about 22, does a bit of baby metal

[@ajizikri7187]

Reac... Oki fadhlan ... Anatomi dosa

[@ichichu]

Pretty sure she was born in 1996.

[@racefan777]

Junna was born November 2nd 2000

[@PhoenixrisingfitnessUSA]

24

[@lindsayframpton8762]

i believe she is 20 or there abouts

[@zacharymclaughlin8992]

I'm dizzy

[@fastwalkeranunnaki1320]

age is 23

[@compservink]

She’s 23 and a singer in a Japanese Band

[@itsme-un6bs]

kek... theres ALWAYS a Japanese girl who can do it better..

[@kurtsnyder4752]

6:30 She is why Pete Best was replaced by Ringo Starr in the Beatles. What I mean is she shows joy in the playing. Best, perhaps technically superior to Ringo, was taciturn, even dour while playing. A contrast to Paul, George, and John's open and emotional(No, no crying or othersuch, just that you could see they enjoyed performing) playing. Ringo was , perhaps a clown, certainly the most "out there" member, but his being in the lineup was all for the better.

[@WavePotter]

Very well said!

[@ronaldpessy6229]

Junna=21 years! OMG !! LOL !!

[@jameswilder5053]

She's 20

[@Wirmish]

Title should be corrected: 21 instead of 29 yo.

[@WavePotter]

No I’m pretty sure I’m 29...

[@thaeros]

junna is right here between 22 and 24 you are making a comon error with asian from the east ( she is japanese so she ented that "group") they look much younger than they are for exemple for japanese you must in reality look at the "form" of their face most of the time before 20 they still have a "round" face ( the yougest the rounder) what she don't have so she clearly is at least 20 after their age is always hard to pinpoint i have a joke that come from "pen and paper Role playing games"that say "(east) asian have a racial trait called "look at least 10 years younger that their actual age!" so it's a comon error but NO she is between 22 and 24 clearly!